St. Margaret Mary. Weekend Mass Schedule. Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 pm. with Children s Liturgy of the Word

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1 The Church of St. Margaret Mary January 7, 2018 Epiphany of the Lord All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. Psalm 72 You Are Welcome Here! We re glad you re here. Wherever you are on your journey of faith, you have a home with us. Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Mass 4:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 pm Sunday Mass 10:00 am with Children s Liturgy of the Word Weekday Mass Schedule Monday: no Mass Tuesday: 5:30 pm Adoration 6:30 pm Mass Wednesday: 8:00 am Thursday: 8:00 am Friday: no Mass Experiencing the Heart of Christ, we Know Jesus in Word and Worship. Live Jesus in a vibrant, welcoming Catholic community. Serve Jesus in outreach and justice.

2 Reflections from Father Tom Following the Star As we celebrate the solemn feast of the Epiphany, we learn from the Magi, the three wise men, to follow the Star. In the long journey of our life, we travel through the un-trodden roads finding the unknown truths of our spiritual life. When we lose ourselves in the jungles of pain, emotion or confusion, we have to look up to the Star, Jesus, for direction. The Magi looked up to the star and followed it believing that it would lead them to the baby Jesus. They had faith that they would see Jesus and had the perseverance to endure the struggle on the way to reach their destination. The journey of the Magi reminds us of our own faith journey. May we travel through the long ways of our life with faith and perseverance that one day we will see Jesus. When we get lost, let us remind ourselves to look up and follow Jesus, the Morning Star of our pilgrimage to heaven. In Gratitude Our gifts to the Lord The Wisemen offered gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. We are grateful for the gifts given to St. Margaret Mary Parish during the Incarnation Season as well as throughout the year. The gift of time and talent that so many of you demonstrated by preparing the worship space, inside and out. We are grateful for your gift of presence as we come to worship together; singing and praising our God. We are grateful for your gift of ministry as lector, altar server, hospitality minister, Eucharistic minister, sacristan, choir member, instrumentalist and all others who participated in the liturgies. We are grateful for your gift of financial support, especially during the Christmas Season. Grateful Caretaking December 2017 December 2016 Revenue Received $37,745 $33,052 Budgeted Revenue $27,829 $29,659 Net difference $9,916 <$3,393> Current YTD Revenue.$144,185 Budgeted YTD Revenue....$149,350 Net Difference..<$5,165> Living the Paschal Mystery In all likelihood, many of us will be packing away our Christmas decorations or have already done so. The very timing of the Epiphany, or the visit of the magi, tells us that we ve moved on from the Christmas event. We are no longer in the manger. Our lives have begun to go in other directions. The infant is growing up to be a child and is walking. Ordinary Time quickly approaches. The magi, fearing the danger of Herod, went home another way. And so living the paschal mystery is a combination of joy in new life with an awareness of death. Through these periods of calm and peace in our lives, we remain aware of our journey of periods of danger and peril. We rely on God and our own sense to steer us toward safety. For we, like the Gentile magi, worship a child who will face a violent end, only to be raised to new life. It is the paschal mystery. Adapted from Living Liturgy Opportunities We are in the process of interviewing and discerning candidates for the Liturgical Ministry position. In a smaller parish, this position can become fulltime when combined with Faith Formation/Youth Ministry. Interested candidates are invited to call the parish office for additional details. Custodial opportunities: The following duties can be combined. Handyman position - Perform repairs and light maintenance of systems and structures, perform routine preventative maintenance, change bulbs and ballast as needed. Cleaning - Clean Visitation Hall, parish office, run the floor scrubber in church, etc. Grounds: Maintain the grounds; mowing grass and keeping the sidewalks clear of snow. Equipment provided. Please call the parish office for more information or see the archspm.org website for details.

3 January 6 ~ January 14 Saturday, Jan 6 4:00 pm Confessions 4:30 pm Mass People of St Margaret Mary Sunday, Jan 7 The Epiphany of the Lord 10:00 am Mass Doris Groth Monday, Jan 8 Tuesday, Jan 9 5:30 pm Adoration 6:30 pm Mass 7:00 pm CMM Meeting Wednesday, Jan 10 8:00 am Mass 6:30 pm Faith Formation Classes Thursday, Jan 11 8:00 am Mass Tom Leonard Friday, Jan 12 Saturday, Jan 13 4:00 pm Confessions 4:30 pm Mass People of St Margaret Mary Hospitality Sunday, Jan 14 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 am Mass Ruth Rademacher Hospitality deceased living In Gratitude 2018 Parish Calendars are made available courtesy to Dan Delmore and the Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels. Faith Formation Faith Formation Classes resume on Wed, January 10. Liturgy Many hands are welcome to stay after Mass on Sunday, January 7 to help take down the decorations in church. No experience necessary. Readings for the Week READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29 39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40 45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1 12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13 17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 Christmas Memorials 2017 Thank you to all who added to the beauty of our worship space with contributions to the Seasonal Environment Fund in memory of loved ones. IN HONOR OF... FROM... Judith McPartlan Chuck & Florence Hyser Hastert & Smith Families Lee & Carrie Bernhagen, Nick & Edith Bloberger Dr. Delfin Cruz Anne & Ed Kramer, Rosemary & Fidelius Weilers Ann Sandvik Heinz Arnold Mary & Otto Gindele Thomas & Jeremy Gindele John McPartlan Louise Hyser Jim & Jeannine Hastert Mike & Cheryl Bloberger Esther Cruz Rich & Barb Kramer Sue Sandvik & Bill Anderson Veva Arnold John & Joe Gindele IN HONOR OF... FROM... Bernard Mick Jordan James & Elizabeth McCarthy Clara Conrad, Clara Beumer Robert & Evelyn Fodstad, Shelley A Leaver Vern & Marilyn Launspach Joseph Rolek, Melvin and Viola Erickson Young & Koelfgen Families Bill & Agnes Lord Margaret & Russell Stimart Ray & Louise Sauer Juanito & Felomena Reyes, Frank & Marie Ryan, Emilia Simbul, Maria Veronica R Almazora Ramona Jordan & family Marian & Doug Beumer Diana Fodstad Tony & Jean Plucinski Jennifer & Steve Erickson Evelyn Young Pat Lord Norine Stimart Vonnie Reilly Jim & Libertine Ryan

4 Upcoming Parish Events January 28 February 10 New Parishioner Brunch: An opportuni ty to get to know one another. A mix of newer parishioners with some who have been at SMM for a longer time. Cana Dinner - Mark your calendar; more information to come. Neighboring Events Give. Advocate. Volunteer. SafeJourney, a program serving North Memorial Medical Center and Maple Grove Hospital, helps patients and individuals who are experiencing domestic abuse. Volunteer advocates are needed to provide a listening ear, emotional support, safety planning, information and referrals. No previous knowledge or experience required; only sensitive, caring and non-judgmental advocates. For more information, call Raelene at or Raelene.caswell@northmemorial.com Catholic Schools Affiliated with St. Margaret Mary Good Shepherd (K-6) Jersey Ave S. Golden Valley Catholic Schools Sacred Heart (PreK-8) Hubbard Ave N. Robbinsdale Spiritual Life Anointing of the Sick If you, or someone you know of, is ill, elderly or facing surgery, please call the Parish Office. Baptism Please call the Parish Center early in your pregnancy or adoption process to register for a Baptism Preparation Session. Marriage Please call the parish office six months in advance. RCIA, First Eucharist, Confirmation Please call the Parish Center.

5 The Church of St. Margaret Mary 2323 Zenith Ave. N., Golden Valley, MN Parish Center Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8-3:30 pm, Friday 8 - noon Fax: Web: myparish@smm-gv.org Pastor Faith Formation for Children & Adults Liturgy, Music & Liturgical Environment Parish Business Administrator Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Mass... 4:30 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 pm Sunday Mass.. 10:00 am with Children s Liturgy of the Word Weekday Mass Schedule Tuesday, Mass at 6:30 pm (Adoration at 5:30 pm) Wednesday and Thursday, Mass at 8:00 am Pastoral Team Father Thomas Rayar frtom@smm-gv.org faith@smm-gv.org Music@smm-gv.org Diane Mareck dmareck@smm-gv.org Pastoral Emergencies and Anointing of the Sick call Father Tom at Parish Leadership COUNCIL FOR MISSION & MINISTRY Marian Beumer, First Chair Mark Hastie, Second Chair Susan Hoke, Secretary Richard Karels Richard Kramer Anne Marsnik COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES for CMM Nancy Huntley, Trustee Jean Plucinski, Adult Faith Formation Georgeann Wobschall, Social Ministry FINANCE COMMITTEE Sybi Czeneszew, Chair Rick Riley Gene Blanski Jim Sherburne Jeb Myers, Trustee COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW) Laurie Geving PRAYER CHAIN Jennie Schlumpberger